Body acne is not uncommon and it is fair to assume that no one likes having acne whether on the face or the body. A few zits are expected to dot their way across your body regardless of age. Acne happens due to many reasons, such as sweating and poor hygiene as it may be the cause of your skin acting out. Shower as much as possible, especially in Malaysia’s hot and humid weather that can get you sweaty easily, to prevent clogging of the pores. There are various body washes that have been produced and can be found in the market nowadays but here are the top 9 body wash for acne in Malaysia.
How To Find The Suitable Body Wash?
Sure, there are a lot of facial cleansers that work to fight off that nasty acne but body washes with the same function are also available in the market nowadays. Ingredients, price and accessibility are some of the factors you can look at before making a purchase.
- Ingredients
As usual, before buying an item, you need to make sure all of the ingredients are suitable for you to use.
- Price
Plan and know which body wash product is in the range of your budget.
- Accessibility
There are body washes that are not available in Malaysia’s market so you might need to buy them online.
9 Best Body Wash For Acne in Malaysia 2023
1. Nixoderm Sulfur & Salicylic Acid Soap
Nixoderm Sulfur & Salicylic Acid Soap is keratolytic soap that contains 8.5% precipitated sulfur and 2% salicylic acid that exfoliates dead skin cells and helps to kill germs. It helps to fight acne by decreasing skin oiliness. This soap prevents your skin from clogging. Suitable for body and face.
Specifications:
- Ingredients: Sodium Palmate, Sodium Palm Kernelate, Water, Sulfur, Salicylic Acid, Palm Acid, Palm Kernel Acid, Sodium Chloride, Glycerin, Fragrance, Paraffinum Liquidum, Tetrasodium EDTA, Etidronic Acid, CI 15510
- Skin Type: Oily, Acne-Prone
- Weight: 100g
- Country of Origin: United States
Pros:
✅ Exfoliates dead skin
✅ Combats acne
✅ Prevents clogged pores
✅ Kills germs
✅ Skin softening
✅ Reduces body odour
✅ Affordable
Price: RM11.70
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
2. Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser hydrates while it cleans your skin gently without stripping the skin’s natural oils. Its soap-free and fragrance-free formulas are perfect for both skin and body. It is a pH-balanced and non-irritant cleanser that is loved by Malaysians.
Specifications:
- Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Pantolactone, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid
- Skin Type: All Skin Types
- Weight: 500ml
- Country of Origin: United States
Pros:
✅ Hypoallergenic
✅ Can be used with or without water
✅ Soap-free and fragrance-free
✅ Clinically proven non-irritating formulation
Price: RM26.62
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
3. Nixoderm Sulfur Soap
If you are sensitive to salicylic acid, this Nixoderm Sulfur Soap is great for you. It is formulated with 10% precipitated sulfur to protect skin from bacterial infection. Due to that, it is very effective at treating skin conditions such as acne and hair bumps by killing germs. Suitable for body and face.
Specifications:
- Ingredients: Sodium Palmate, Sodium Palm Kernelate, Water, Sulfur, Palm Acid, Palm Kernel Acid, Sodium Chloride, Glycerin, Fragrance, Titanium Dioxide, Tetrasodium EDTA, Etidronic Acid, CI 19140, Caramel
- Skin Type: Oily, Acne-Prone
- Weight: 100gm
- Country of Origin: United States
Pros:
✅ Antibacterial
✅ Combats acne
✅ Kills germs
✅ Reduces body odour
✅ Affordable
Price: RM7.90
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
4. T3 Acne Body Wash pH5.5
T3 Acne Body Wash offers a bactericidal agent that is added to treat body acne effectively. It also contains Tea Tree Oil which acts as a natural antiseptic to help unclog pores. This body wash can be found in most of the drugstores.
Specifications:
- Ingredients: Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Decyl Glucoside, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Polyquaternium-7, Polyquaternium-39, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Disodium Edta, Methylparaben, Octadecyl Di-t-butyl-4-hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben
- Skin Type: All Skin Types
- Size Available: 200ml, 550ml
- Country of Origin: Malaysia
Pros:
✅ Acne-fighting
✅ Included Tea Tree Oil
✅ Affordable
Price: RM24.50
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
5. Harrogate Sulphur Soap Body Wash
Harrogate Sulphur Soap Body Wash with vitamin E keeps you looking younger as it eliminates cellular ageing due to oxidation. It is good for problem skin conditions such as Psoriasis, Acne and Rosacea. All of their products contain Sulphur & Spring Water from Harrogate’s famous spa.
Specifications:
- Ingredients: Sodium Tallowate, Sodium Palm Kernelate, Aqua (Water), Sulfur, Parfum ( Fragrance), Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) Hexyl Cinnamal, D-limonene, Benzyl Salicylate, Tetrasodium Edta, Tetrasodium Etidronate, Amyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene Carboxaldehide, Clolurs: Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Ci 770078 (Ultramarine Blue)
- Skin Type: All Skin Types
- Size Available: 250ml
- Country of Origin: England
Pros:
✅ Vegan
✅ Cruelty-free
✅ No Steroid
✅ No Coal Tar
Price: RM65.00
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
6. Sebamed Liquid Face & Body Wash
Sebamed Liquid Face and Body Wash is a dermatologist-developed that is ultra-mild and compatible with sensitive skins. It cleans the pores deeply but without irritations and dryness. Suitable for normal to slightly oily skin.
Specifications:
- Ingredients: Aqua, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate (Sles), Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Chloride, Laureth-2, Panthenol, Glycol Distearate, Parfum, Saccharide Isomerate, Allantoin, Niacinamide, Pyridoxine Hcl, Glycine, Magnesium Aspartate, Alanine, Lysine, Leucine, Biotin, Glycerin, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Citric Acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sorbitan Laurate, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Ci 47005, Ci 42090
- Skin Type: Normal, Slightly Oil
- Size Available: 200ml, 1L
- Country of Origin: Germany
Pros:
✅ Soothing
✅ Does not cause dryness
✅ Easy to find
✅ Gentle to skin
Price: RM86.26
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
7. CeraVe SA Body Wash for Rough & Bumpy Skin
CeraVe SA Body Wash for Rough & Bumpy Skin offers a gentle and non-irritating cleaning plus a great exfoliator to improve skin texture. This body wash contains salicylic acid and niacinamide to help soothe the skin. It is also fragrance-free, paraben-free, allergy-tested and non-comedogenic.
Specifications:
- Ingredients: Aqua/Water/Eau, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Glycerin, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Niacinamide, Gluconolactone, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Zea Mays Oil/Corn Oil, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Calcium Gluconate, Sodium Chloride, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cholecalciferol, Cholesterol, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Tetrasodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin
- Skin Type: Dry
- Size Available: 296ml
- Country of Origin: United States
Pros:
✅ Acne-fighting body wash
✅ Shooting
✅ Contained salicylic acid
✅ Paraben-free
Price: RM97.90
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
8. Neutrogena Body Clear Body Wash Pink Grapefruit
A pink coloured body wash! Get clean with this oil-free body wash that helps prevent body acne with its pink grapefruit ingredient. It is particularly developed to treat body acne like on your back as well as breakouts on your shoulders and chest without the over-drying feeling.
Specifications:
- Ingredients: Active Ingredients: Salicylic Acid (2%) Inactive Ingredients: Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Chloride, Polysorbate 20, Fragrance, Sodium Hydroxide, Benzalkonium Chloride, C12-15 Alkyl Lactate, Disodium EDTA, Polyquaternium-7, Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate, Agar, Carrageenan, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Propylene Glycol, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Red 30 Lake, Red 40, Red 30, Violet 2
- Skin Type: All Skin Types
- Size Available: 250ml
- Country of Origin: United States
Pros:
✅ Oil-free
✅ Clears body breakouts
✅ Natural grapefruit extract
✅ Salicylic acid acne treatment
Price: RM39.00
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
9. The Body Shop Tea Tree Skin Clearing Body Wash
The Body Shop Tea Tree Skin Clearing Body Wash is a soap-free daily wash that offers clearer-looking skin on the body. It leaves skin feeling clean and refreshed after every wash and is enriched with Community Trade tea tree oil to help prevent acne.
Specifications:
- Ingredients: Aqua/Water (Solvent/Diluent), Sodium Laureth Sulfate (Surfactant), PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil (Emulsifier), Polysorbate 20 (Emulsifier), Cocamidopropyl Betaine (Surfactant), Sodium Chloride (Viscosity Modifier), PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate (Viscosity Modifier), Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil/Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil (Natural Additive), Phenoxyethanol (Preservative), Glycerin (Humectant), Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil (Skin Conditioning Agent), Citric Acid (pH Adjuster), Sodium Hydroxide (pH Adjuster), Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane (Ultraviolet Light Absorber), Disodium EDTA (Chelating Agent), Limonene (Fragrance Ingredient), Leptospermum Petersonii Oil (Fragrance Ingredient), Tocopherol (Antioxidant), CI 19140/Yellow 5 (Colour), Caramel (Colour), CI 42090/Blue 1 (Colour)
- Skin Type: Blemished Skin
- Size Available: 250ml
- Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Pros:
✅ Vegan
✅ Soap-free body wash
✅ Cleanses and purifies
✅ Purifying tea tree oil grown in the foothills of Mount Kenya
Price: RM45.13
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
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